Plater/Fabricator

We are seeking skilled and experienced Fabricator Platers to join a major defence shipbuilding programme in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term naval engineering project, fabricating and assembling large steel structures that contribute to the construction of complex vessels. What you'll be doing: Interpreting engineering drawings and marking out materials ready for fabrication. Preparing plate using a range of fabrication techniques, including oxy-fuel cutting, grinding and edge preparation. Fabricating and assembling structural steelwork including shell plating, decks, bulkheads, frames and longitudinals. Manufacturing a variety of fabricated components including hatches, ladders, access platforms, flooring systems, equipment foundations and other steel assemblies. Forming materials using fabrication machinery such as rollers, presses, guillotines, croppers and mechanical saws. Tack welding components to aid assembly in line with engineering drawings and quality standards. Working closely with other trades to ensure work is completed safely, accurately and to programme. Maintaining a safe working environment while adhering to all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures. Your skills and experience: Essential: Modern Apprenticeship certificate/Trade Papers (must be provided with your application). Relevant qualifications such as SVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Proven fabrication and plating experience within shipbuilding, heavy engineering, construction or manufacturing environments. Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings. Experience operating fabrication equipment including oxy-fuel and/or plasma cutting equipment. Understanding of fabrication processes, structural assembly and tack welding techniques. Good understanding of SHE principles, COSHH and Risk Assessments. Comfortable working in confined spaces and at height.Requirements: Modern Apprenticeship/Trade Papers must be provided when submitting your application. Desirable: Previous marine or shipbuilding experience. Experience fabricating large steel structures. Current safety certifications such as Working at Height, Confined Space or SHE Induction. Experience working within the defence or heavy engineering sectors.Please ensure you attach copies of your Trade Papers and relevant qualifications when submitting your application. Overtime Pay: Monday - Thursday: Time and a Third (1.33x) Friday: Time and a Half for the first 4 hours, Double Time thereafter. Saturday: Time and a Half. Sunday: Double Time. Shift Patterns: Day Shift (Flat Rate) Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:30Night Shift (+33% Shift Allowance) Monday - Thursday 20:30 - 06:00Weekend Shift (+33% Shift Allowance) Friday - Sunday 07:00 - 19:30This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term defence shipbuilding programme, offering stable work, competitive earnings, generous overtime opportunities and the chance to work on complex naval engineering projects alongside highly skilled tradespeople